科目ナンバー

EC-EN1-28aX

履修条件・関連科目等

授業で使用する言語

英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

＜学位授与方針と当該授業科目の関連＞
この科目は、問題解決力（外国語とコミュニケーションの能力及びコンピューターを利用した統計・情報処理と分析の能力を用いて、科学技術及び社会の急速な変化に対応しながら、さまざまな問題を解決することができる）の修得に関わる科目です。
＜概要＞
The topic of this course is Japanese manga in the age of globalization. Using a collaborative approach, this course will encourage critical thinking and group discussion. For homework, students will also read a short academic text in English and answer comprehension questions throughout the semester. All homework questions are designed to prepare students for active participation in class discussions. The majority of class time will be devoted to student interaction and the completion of creative group projects. Students will complete self-directed research and collaborative materials development throughout the semester.

科目目的

To give students the chance to read and talk about important topics
To give them opportunities to make group presentations
To help them to write clearly

到達目標

To help students get to the point where they can discuss serious topics skillfully
To help them to feel comfortable when making presentations
To allow them to read relatively difficult passages with a minimum of difficulty
To help them to express complex ideas and opinions in writing

授業計画と内容

Class 1: Orientation/Overview of class activities

Class 2: Group work: Manga table read
Task (Independent Study): Setting up a system for learning vocabulary

Class 3: Discussion: Forms and Themes in Japanese Popular Culture: Historical Roots, Part 1
Task (Independent Study): Using strategies for active investigation of unknown grammar patterns

Class 4: Introduction to Project 1: social media posts
Task (Independent Study): Record-keeping systems for monitoring independent learning

Class 5: Discussion: Forms and Themes in Japanese Popular Culture: Historical Roots, Part 2
Group work: Making memes in English

Class 6: Discussion: Forms and Themes in Japanese Popular Culture: Postwar Popular Culture
Group work: finalizing Project 1

Class 7: Project 1 Presentations

Class 8: Introduction to Project 2: Making a video for a platform such as YouTube
Task (Focus on Writing): Survey writing (closed-ended questions)

Class 9: Discussion: Forms and Themes in Japanese Popular Culture: Themes in Japanese Pop, Part 1/Group work: Analyzing survey results

Class 10: Discussion: Forms and Themes in Japanese Popular Culture: Themes in Japanese Pop, Part 2/Task (Focus on Reading): Analyzing manga for theme

Class 11: Task (Focus on Writing): Synthesizing sources

Class 12: Task (Focus on presentation skills): Using a rubric to evaluate presentation skills

Class 13: Group work: record Project 2

Class 14: In-class viewing and peer evaluation of Project 2/Submission of independent learning records

授業時間外の学修の内容

指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと／授業終了後の課題提出

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

This class requires weekly reading of the textbook and extra research. Students will set up systems for learning vocabulary and investigating English grammar independently and will keep records of their progress throughout the semester. Attention to detail, ability to keep records carefully, and commitment to independent learning are basic expectations for enrollment in this course.

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

・毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり１時間の学修を基本とします。
・毎週２回の授業が半期（前期または後期）で完結するもの。１週間あたり２時間の学修を基本とします。

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

中間試験: There will be two group projects during the semester. They will be prepared entirely during the class meetings (not as homework). Students will contribute to the group work and write a reflection on the project.
期末試験: Students will be instructed in how to engage in independent research. Students will keep detailed records of their activities and results throughout the semester.
レポート: Homework assignments from the textbook will be posted on Manaba. In principle, late submissions will not be accepted except in the case of an absence which the student demonstrates has been excused by the department.
平常点: Because this class requires a significant amount of group discussion, students are expected to participate in the class activities in an active manner, demonstrating a positive attitude.

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける／授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

As this is (basically) a paperless classroom, assignments will be collected, evaluated, and returned using online tools.

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

PBL（課題解決型学習）／ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

Each class will consist of some combination of the following: 1) discussions about the homework materials 2) short lectures [in English, with PowerPoint] about the course content 3) discussions about creativity and technology 4) group work related to the goals of the course 5) presentations of original, creative, student-produced social media content*.

*Student-produced social media content is strictly for in-class use and will NOT be posted on the Internet or in any public forum.

授業におけるICTの活用方法

実施しない

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

実務経験のある教員による授業

いいえ

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

テキスト・参考文献等

Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization
William M. Tsutsui, Association for Asian Studies, Inc.
ISBN-13: ‎ 9780924304620

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